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We Know What Hobby You Should Pick Up Based On Your Stress

WHAT JOB DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU WOULD DO NATURALLY WELL?

WHICH CELEBRITY DO YOU FEEL LIKE WOULD BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY?

A person who lives in the present is truly at peace! Meditation can help to achieve that. It's great at relieving anxiety and stress when done on a consistent basis, and with a clear mind you can sleep better. Long story short: Start meditating and get your sleep on! Seriously, meditating is a great hobby to pick up. You'll find yourself applying the discipline to all aspects of your life.

Meditation

Scrapbooking is a great hobby that engages your creative side and helps reduce stress. Also, looking at old photos can help with your memory and self-esteem. Imagine going through old photos and compiling all the great things you’ve accomplished in recent years and turning it into a book.

Scrapbooking

You should try gardening! Get down and dirty and be one with the earth. You'll finally have a deep understanding of reaping what you sow. And a deeper understanding of enjoying the fruits (or veggies) of your labor. But, idioms aside, if you really get into this hobby and you eventually buy a home you'll only raise up the property value of your crib so get to diggin' and plantin'!

Gardening

You should start cooking with the intentions of just enjoying the process, not the outcome! It's rewarding to successfully make a meal you've never made before. So get in that kitchen and start experimenting! You'll save money, time, and, most importantly, you'll get to taste test all that deliciousness.

Cooking

Playing an instrument is FLY AS HELL. That alone is enough of a reason to pick up an instrument and jam out to your heart's content. But, it's also a great way to express yourself and improve your hand-eye coordination. Learning to play a new instrument is difficult and something that requires time and patience to truly master. So you'll have a stronger sense of discipline when you perfect your craft. Do you do birthday parties?…

Learn to play an instrument

Ohh, the great outdoors. It's time to pack your things and start camping. It's a great way to unplug from technology and truly relax. And being out in nature can inspire and reduce stress. You might even [sleep better](http://www.cell.com/current-biology/abstract/S0960-9822(13)00764-1).

Camping

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